Album Review

Released to coincide with the publication of his first book, which addressed similar political and economic issues, Lieder vom Ende des Kapitalismus is the fourth studio album from the mysterious and elusive German electro singer/songwriter PeterLicht. Produced by Jochen Naaf, the 2006 follow-up to Stratospharenlieder includes the singles "Wettentspannen" and "Das Absolute Gluck." ~ Jon O'Brien, Rovi

Biography

Born: Cologne, Germany

Genre: Pop

Years Active: '00s

For many aspiring new artists, fame is all about being recognized on the street. Cologne's songwriter turned stage director turned prizewinning poet PeterLicht, however, has always had a slightly different take on the matter. Even while his surprise underground hit "Sonnendeck," a sloppily produced electro-pop anthem, ran up and down the country's alt-radio stations in 2001, and as the accompanying video, although decidedly home-made, ran alongside Madonna and Eminem on MTV, nobody really had a clue...